Tag Archives: Plein Air

Redwood Picnic

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

We went for a long walk at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve near Guerneville California. Redwood forests are among the most incredible natural wonders ever and by the end of our hike I wanted to capture the feeling of being … Continue reading →

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Mesa’s Edge

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

One of the San Diego views that I particularly like is the view of the mesa beyond the cactus garden at Balboa Park in San Diego. We are in the middle of our dry season here in San Diego so … Continue reading →

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The Sneffels Range in the Morning

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I got up very early to paint one last Colorado scene from a favorite viewpoint that includes the meadow, pond, and Sneffels Range. The lighting at dawn changes rapidly, and this sketch shows the sun as it lit up bits … Continue reading →

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Be Safe, Dear Cabin!

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I have been at my brother’s cabin in Colorado for the past week. Even though it has been a wet year, fire prevention is always on everyone’s minds. Every year, the area close to the cabin needs to be raked … Continue reading →

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The Meadow’s Edge

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

The Meadow’s Edge The shapes of the juniper trees which line my brother’s meadow are delightful. I spent the morning trying to get them just right.

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Shortly Before the Thunderstorm

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I was standing in the woods painting as the color of the sky and forest began to change because thunderheads were forming. So I tried to capture the feeling of a coming storm.

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Leaving Canyonlands

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Sarah Sullivan

I had a good run painting at Canyonlands and this sunset is the last one I completed there. This compositional structure (buttes on both sides that contrast with interior canyons which recede into the distance) became on of my favorites. … Continue reading →

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